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By Michael Crawford

The Obama campaign continues its strong outreach to LGBT voters with Michelle Obama speaking on Wednesday an event at the Los Angeles home of Bryan Lourd, managing partner of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and Bruce Bozzi, Lourd’s partner.

The event was attended by 300 Obama supporters.

Patrick Range McDonald of L.A. Weekly’s Queer Town wrote:

Some of the entertainment industry figures who attended the fund raiser were Kevin Huvane, managing partner of CAA, actress Kate Bosworth, actress Helen Hunt, producer Paula Weinstein, actress Salma Hayek, openly gay fashion designer Tom Ford, openly gay producer Bruce Cohen, and actress Reese Witherspoon. Former South Dakota senator Tom Daschle, who was in Los Angeles campaigning for Barack Obama, was also a guest.

Los Angeles gay community leaders who attended the event were Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, West Hollywood City Councilman John Duran, and restaurateur David Cooley, all of whom are openly gay.

Mrs. Obama spoke about her husband’s commitment to advancing LGBT civil rights and urge the attendees to get engaged in the campaign.

Click to find out about other local LGBT Obama events.

Click to donate directly to the Obama campaign.

By Michael Crawford

This past week was historic for the nation as Sen. Obama become the first African-American presidential nominee of a major party at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. With all eyes glued to the happenings in Denver, you may have missed some of the great recent posts. So, here is a quick recap of the best that LGBT for Obama had to offer in the last week

Monday

Hope by Cyndi Lauper - Cyndi Lauper

Message to Log Cabin - “You Gotta Be Kiddin” - Terry Bean

Tuesday

Draft GOP Platform Calls for Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriage - Michael Crawford

Video: Michelle Obama Speaks at the LGBT Luncheon

Wednesday

Family of Hate Crime Victim Ryan Skipper Speaks Out - Waymon Hudson

Hillary Clinton: “Obama is My Candidate and He Must Be Our President” - Michael Crawford

Barack Obama Nominated by Acclamation - Michael Crawford

Thursday

Sen. Obama’s Statement on the Death of Del Martin - Michael Crawford

“Friends” - LGBT People on Barack Obama - Michael Crawford

Friday

McCain Picks Alaska Governor Sarah Palin - Alex Blaze

Barack Obama’s Speech Included LGBT Community - Michael Crawford

Why This Election is Crucial to LGBT People - Michael Crawford

By Michael Crawford
Cross-posted at Bloggernista

The Human Rights Campaign just released this amazing video of LGBT people who have known Sen. Obama over the years talking about the experiences in working with and getting to know Sen. Obama and Michelle.

Sen. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle issued the following statement on learning of the death of longtime lesbian activist and civil rights pioneer Del Martin.

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear that Del Martin had passed. Del committed her life to fighting discrimination and promoting equality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her spouse Phyllis Lyon, and all those who were touched by her life.

For more on Sen. Obama’s response to Martin’s passing, visit the Obama campaign website.

By Michael Crawford

After her amazing speech at the Democratic Convention and her appearance at the LGBT Delegate Luncheon, Michelle Obama will travel to Los Angeles for a fundraiser benefiting the Obama Victory Fund.

9/3/08 - Los Angeles, CA
The home of Bryan Lourd
An Event Benefiting The Obama Victory Fund with Michelle Obama
5:30 PM – VIP Reception
6:00 PM – General Reception
Minimum Contribution: $1,000 per person
Suggested Contribution: $2,300 per person
Co-Host Raise/Write: $25,000

Click here to attend

Click to here find information on other upcoming events.

Here is video of Michelle Obama speaking to the luncheon for LGBT delegates during the Democratic Convention. Mrs. Obama addressed over 600 LGBT delegates, supporters, bloggers and members of the media at the luncheon sponsored by Congressman Barney Frank and the Victory Fund

H/T: HRC Backstory

Michelle Obama made a special appearance at the HRC/Victory Fund LGBT Delegate luncheon today. This is hosted by Barney Frank and sponsored by HRC and The Victory Fund.

Here are a couple of photos courtesy of Pam’s House Blend. We will have video and text when it is available.